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Mon Jun 06 09:30:00 CEST 2016 Press Release

Basel. From June 16 to 19, the Swiss edition of Art Basel offers again extensive insights into the work of over 4.000 artists, presented by more than 280 leading galleries from all over the world. As long-term global partner of the shows in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong, BMW again enables the comprehensive shuttle service for VIP guests this year and hosts an art and design talk as well a reception on the occasion of the BMW Art Journey.

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Basel. From June 16 to 19, the Swiss
edition of Art Basel offers again extensive insights into the work of
over 4.000 artists, presented by more than 280 leading galleries from
all over the world. As long-term global partner of the shows in Basel,
Miami Beach and Hong Kong, BMW again enables the comprehensive shuttle
service for VIP guests this year and hosts an art and design talk as
well a reception on the occasion of the BMW Art Journey.

On Wednesday, June 15, a BMW Art & Design Talk
will offer first insights into the design studies for the
next BMW Art Car. In conversation with Karim Habib, Vice President
Design BMW Automobiles, the artist Cao Fei will present her plans for
the 18th vehicle of the BMW Art Car collection at the UBS Forum. The
young Chinese artist – considered by international media as the most
important contemporary artist of her country – currently receives
great critical acclaim for her first US solo show at MoMA PS1. At the
end of 2015, an expert jury, made up of notable museum directors and
curators, nominated Cao Fei and American artist John Baldessari to
create one BMW Art Car each.

In order to celebrate the very first and most recent art initiatives
of the BMW Group – the BMW Art Car Collection and the BMW Art
Journey – as well as the company’s centenary, BMW furthermore
invites to an exclusive cocktail reception at the UBS Forum on the
first preview day. At the end of May, an international jury of experts
selected Abigail Reynolds (represented by Rokeby,
London) from a shortlist of three artists from the Discoveries sector
of Art Basel in Hong Kong. Just like a mobile studio, the BMW Art
Journey can take its winners almost anywhere in the world, to make new
contacts, conduct research and create new work. All artists showing at
the Positions and Discoveries sector of Art Basel in Miami Beach and
Hong Kong are invited to submit their proposals.

In addition to Art Basel's shows in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong,
the BMW Group also supports other art initiatives, such as Gallery
Weekend Berlin and abc art berlin contemporary. The company also
cooperates on a long-term basis with numerous cultural institutions
and artists worldwide, supporting projects such as “BMW Tate Live” and
the “Preis der Nationalgalerie”.

The BMW Group

With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the
world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles
and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global
company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly facilities
in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2015, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.247 million cars and
nearly 137,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the
financial year 2015 was approximately € 9.22 billion on revenues
amounting to € 92.18 billion. As of 31 December 2015, the BMW Group
had a workforce of 122,244 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

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Fuel consumption figures based on the EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified. Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new passenger cars is included in the “Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars", which can be obtained from dealerships and here as PDF.